Onion, Tomato curry
Onion Tomato Curry is a versatile Indian dish that combines onions and tomatoes with a medley of aromatic spices. The onions and tomatoes are cooked and the roasted coconuts are added to create a curry base, infused with spices. This can be served alongside rice, idli or dosa.
Ingredients
- 1 big onion finely sliced
- 3 nos. tomatoes roughly chopped
- 2 tbsps oil
- Water as needed
- Salt
For roasting coconut
- 1 cup freshly grated coconut
- 2 nos. small onions
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp fennel seeds
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 3 tsps coriander powder
- 1 tsp chilly powder adjust according to the spice preference
- 1 tsp Kashmiri chilly powder optional
For tempering
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 no. dry red chilly
- A few curry leaves
Instructions
Step 1
- Dry roast the freshly grated coconut in a pan with small onion, garlic, cumin seeds, fennel seeds and a few curry leaves until it turns light brown in colour.
- Reduce the heat to low, add all the spice powders and saute for another 5 minutes. Keep them aside to cool completely.
Step 2
- In a large, deep skillet or pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and salt. Saute them until the onions turn golden brown.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and mushy.
- Blend the roasted coconut in a blender/food processor to a fine paste by adding the required amount of water.
- Add this to the tomatoes and add water to achieve your desired consistency. Keep in mind that this curry can be as thick or thin as you like.
- Reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Tempering (optional)
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add mustard and let it splutter.
- Add the dry red chillies and curry leaves, saute for a few seconds and pour it over the curry.
- The Onion Tomato Curry is now ready to be served. This curry pairs wonderfully with steamed rice, dosa, idli, or even as a side dish for various main courses. Enjoy the heartwarming aroma of this delightful dish!
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